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Took son to ped w/ earpain. doc said "some red streaks but nothing is really wrong". dull pain constant. sharp pains come&go. hurts him a lot! help?
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Ear pain: can sometimes be present before actual clinical signs of infection are visible on exam. Severe ear pain warrants re-evaluation. While waiting for the appointment, over the counter pain relievers designed for children can help.
Answered 12/18/2014
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